Apply In Person

1. To Request the Right to Use Social Biofuel Seal (SBS), the applicant has to approach the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting it.
6. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further.
10. The applicant may conduct on-site inspections or audits to verify compliance with the sustainability criteria and social inclusion practices.
11. They may also assess documentation and records related to the applicant’s biofuel production.
12. Once the application review and inspection process are complete, MAPA will make a decision regarding the certification.
13. If the application is approved and the applicant’s biofuel production is found to meet the required standards, he/she will be granted the right to use the Social Biofuel Seal.
14. This allows the applicant to use the seal on his/her biofuel products, indicating that they have been certified for social and environmental sustainability.
15. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

• Application form
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Company registration and legal documents.
• Environmental impact assessment, demonstrating compliance with sustainability standards.
• Social inclusion initiatives, such as agreements with small farmers, cooperatives, or rural development programs.
• Financial statements and proof of compliance with labor regulations.
• Any other documentation specified by the certifying authority.
• Any other documents (if required)

National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels
Headquarters Office – Distrito Federal
SGAN, Quadra 603, Module I, 3rd floor
CEP: 70.830-902 – Brasília - DF
Headquarters Office Telephones – EDF: (61) 3426-5100 / (61) 3426-5101
Management Nucleus Telephone Credits - NGC/SFO: (61) 3426-5120 / (61) 3426-5122
Contact link

To be eligible to request the right to use the Social Biofuel Seal (SBS) in Brazil, a company must meet the following criteria:

• Be a producer or importer of biofuels.
• Have a social compliance program in place that meets the requirements of the SBS.
• Be able to demonstrate that the social compliance program has a positive impact on the lives of the people involved in the production or transportation of the biofuels.

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

• Name of the applicant
• Address of the applicant
• Age
• Plan
• Email ID
• Mobile number
• Fax
• Mailing address
• Nationality
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

• The Right to Use the Social Biofuel Seal (SBS) in Brazil is a certification granted to biofuel producers who meet specific social and environmental sustainability standards. It aims to promote responsible biofuel production practices, rural development, and the inclusion of small farmers in the biofuel sector.

• The SBS certification signifies that the biofuel producer has implemented sustainable production practices and has made efforts to support social inclusion and community development. It assures consumers and stakeholders that the biofuel has been produced in a socially and environmentally responsible manner.

Please explain what are other uses for obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

Link

• By obtaining the right to use the SBS, biofuel producers can differentiate their products in the market, enhance their reputation, and contribute to the sustainable development of the biofuel sector in Brazil.